Automotive will be the strongest growing segment for machine to machine (M2M) over the next few years, according to ABI research, which forecasts that module shipments to auto OEMs will grow from 6 million units in 2013 to 30 million in 2018. Regulatory initiatives like eCall in Europe, ERA GLONASS in Russia, also demonstrates the growth and momentum in the sector along with the much publicised “connected car” trend which is likely to lead to 100% penetration of the technology in the very near future.SMi's masterclass hosted by Gemalto will reflect the status on both eCall and ERA GLONASS in line with announcements made in July. The 2nd part of this course will provide insight into the methods of securing end-to-end communication and protect identity using the latest solutions available.Why you should attend:• Hear about the latest developments of eCall• Discuss ERA GLONASS and its first 6 months of deployment• Understand the security issues around M2M systems such as these• Discover the solutions available to the market• Share thoughts and get an understanding on cloud usage, NFCs and remote access